Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
Married Margaret P. Lackey, dau. of John & Mary (Stites) Lackey, in Defiance, OH, 5/7/1856; children: Benjamin F., Charles W. & Edwin L.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Education:
Attended the Franklin Institute in Felicity, OH;
graduated from the Ohio Medical College in Cleveland
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Thomas H. & Elizabeth (Cramer) Ashton. Grew up on a farm in Brown Co., OH. Taught school while studying medicine. Practiced medicine in Defiance, OH for 7 yrs before moving to Traverse City, MI, 1862. Served as Supervisor & Pres. of Traverse City. Affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church but was not an active member. Politically he was a Whig and Free-soiler before joining the Republican party.. Retired in Traverse City & lived with his son Dr. Edwin Ashton. Member of the Odd Fellows.
Notable Facts:
Died of a cerebral hemorrhage